Karolina Pliskova joins star-studded Edgbaston line-up.

Rufus Wainwright, Roddy Woomble and more to play for free.

Stephen Pennell talks to two of grime's finest.

Spoken word extravaganza to promote social enterprise once more.

After a somewhat over indulgent weekend of music shopping Gaz & Liam bring you music from Little Feat, Love & Arthur Lee, The Lowlands Studio Band, The High Numbers, Big Jim Cartright, Derek Martin & Eric Clapton. 

There’s also an exclusive session with comedian, presenter & musician – Rich Hall.

50^th Anniversary of Abbey Road at The Jazz Cafe

Thursday 19^th December 2019

https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/beatles-abbey-road-50th-anniversary-celebration-3/

The Blues Chronicles at Bush Hall

Thurs 27^th 2020

Fri 28^th Feb 2020

https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

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Richard Lutz survives a full assault of Jools Holland.

Stephen Pennell gives the lowdown on another night in Digbeth.

This week, we have a two-part treat! In the first half of the show, we talk to hip-hop stars old and new at the NYC premiere of Ice-T’s documentary The Art of Rap. Guests include Marley Marl, Fabolous, Raekwon, and Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg. In part two, we have an extended chat with Jay-Z biographer and Forbes hip-hop writer Zack O’Malley Greenburg about Hov’s business mind, hip-hop branding good and bad, and lots more.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/11/ for full show notes and comments.

Paul Wall is the Houston-based rapper - and sometimes jeweler - who rose to fame after his appearance on Mike Jones’ 2004 hit “Still Tippin’.” That tune, and Paul’s own hit songs that followed, moved his hometown from hip-hop’s periphery to its center - a shift which still reverberates today, as you can hear in the heavy H-Town influence on newer rappers like Drake and A$AP Rocky.

Paul got his start as part of a group with his childhood friend Chamillionaire. After two albums as a duo, Paul went solo in 2004. He found solo success the following year on his city’s famed Swishahouse label, with his album The Peoples Champ, which contained the hit “Sittin’ Sidewayz.”

Paul has continued to make music true to his city’s roots, while keeping a hand in any number of side hustles, from custom grills to clothing to his brand-new strain of marijuana. His brand-new album is Slab God.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/126/ for full show notes and comments.

Allah B is a longtime member of the Nation of Gods and Earths, formerly known as the Five Percenters. He grew up in Harlem in the 1950s and 60s, a time when the Nation of Islam had huge influence thanks to its minister, Malcolm X. Clarence 13X Smith was an NOI member who became disenchanted with the group around 1963, and formed his own organization the following year. Clarence quickly became known as “Allah” or “The Father,” and most of his early disciples were teenage boys, Allah B among them.

The group, originally known as the Five Percenters and now as the Nation of Gods and Earths, grew steadily until Allah’s murder in June 1969. It would have a rebirth in the 1980s and 90s, as many of the young children raised in the group’s beliefs would go into hip-hop and spread Five Percenter beliefs, slang, and practices far and wide.

If you’ve ever listened to Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, or the Wu-Tang Clan, said “Peace” or “word,” or stood in a b-boy stance, you owe a huge debt to the Gods and Earths, whether you realize it or not. Allah B has been there for the group’s whole history, and shares it with us in this interview.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/151/ for full show notes and comments.

Local ambulance chiefs are reminding bikers not to turn a minor mishap into something more serious.

Donors needed at Birmingham Donor Centre due to low stocks.

Jiu Jitsu Coach John Evans joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt in studio with a special call from Dr. Joel Crandall.

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David Cameron would like us to believe that the pain inflicted on us by the government after the banking crash will be more bearable if we believe him, writes Alan Clawley

Richard Lutz checks into Hotel Ballotbox.

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a barnstorming night of Celtic connections.

Charity offers £10,000 to find those responsible for kidnap, torture and murder of Birmingham man.

Organisers gearing up for this weekend’s big biker event.

Display inspired by Glastonbury anniversary.

Art strategy takes centre stage at local hospital.

Our chief crime correspondent Sir Howard Elston sits down with the former Prime Minister following the damning Chilcot Report into the Iraq war

Light House asking for ‘Magnificent’ partners to ride to the rescue.

Tie-up for local company.

The area's culture celebrated over eleven days.

Constituents "penalised for something beyond their control"

Local MP amongst group seeking to end corporate anonymity.

Former patient back on his bike for Velo.

Funding kickstarts construction of 26 housing units in Kings Heath.

Birmingham Conservatives demand Labour publish their secret transport plan.

Conservatives demand council and police act on growing menace.

Elmhurst Ballet School teacher keeps dancers on their toes during lockdown.

Kings Heath Walk of Fame honour for cycling legend.

Richard Lutz reports on a step forward in opening the Moseley/Kings Heath train line.

British ‘bullet trains’ should be Black Country-built says Liam Byrne.

Council urged to waive parking charges for key workers.

Marks and Spencer has today called on the Government to create a Bee Action Plan.

Brand new restaurant at Dartmouth Golf Course set to tee-off.

West Midlands MPs call for increase in flights from Birmingham to Amritsar.

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Doorman finally steps down from Broad Street.

Andy Munro ponders on a lengthy spell without a trip to St Andrews.